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Somerville eastern Mediterranean restaurant is one of best in the US
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (519+ words) Sarma, Somerville's iconic hot spot for savory Eastern Mediterranean food, has gained local recognition and accolades with its eight-time James Beard-nominated co-owner and chef Cassie Piuma. But this week, it's making national headlines. According to USA Today's 2026 Restaurants of the…...
Waterfront Springfield home sells for more than $1.6M in December
2+ week, 6+ day ago (453+ words) SPRINGFIELD " A Lake Springfield house with over 700 feet of manicured shoreline sold in December of last year, capping out 2025 as both the most expensive home sold last month, but also last year. Sangamon County is known for its affordable housing…...
Springfield-area Mexican restaurant closing its doors in October
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) SPRINGFIELD " There will soon be one less spot to get Mexican food from in the Springfield area. Ma's Sabores, a family-style Mexican restaurant at 321 N. Main St. in Chatham, has been open since 2022, serving casual street food fare. Owned and operated…...
Cleanup of Dodge County train derailment continued into the weekend, containing leaking cars and monitoring air quality
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (149+ words) LOWELL " A weekend update on the Dodge County train derailment gave progress on cleanup and air quality. A Canadian Pacific Train derailed in the town of Lowell just after 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, between Maiden Lane Road and the village of Reeseville....
Feast of the Blessed Sacrament gets underway in New Bedford: Food, bands, folk dancing
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (543+ words) NEW BEDFORD " The city's North End was alive with joy and tradition on Thursday, July 31, as the city officially opened the 109th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, the largest Portuguese feast in the world." This iconic celebration unites the local community…...
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Why's it called that? Washburn U. of Topeka embraced name after $25K from Worcester philanthropist
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (314+ words) Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, takes its name from noted Worcester industrialist Ichabod Washburn. The school's sports teams also pay tribute: They are known as the Ichabods. Washburn was a congregational deacon who shared his wealth with many causes. He…...
Kids bored? 11 free and cheap things you can do in Eugene and Springfield
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1084+ words) Kids, parents and guardians may already be feeling antsy with summer in full swing " and school doesn't go back in session until early September. For families looking to occupy their kiddos without breaking the bank, here are 11 free and low-cost…...
New Bedford’s most unique Airbnb stays include a houseboat at Fleet Marina. See inside.
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (637+ words) NEW BEDFORD " If you're looking for a unique place to stay in New Bedford, you can now hotel on the waves with this new Airbnb." Fleet Marina, overseen by Harborview LLC, has launched its first ever houseboat Airbnb rentals, inviting…...
Springfield cancels Light of Liberty Celebration. Here's where to see fireworks in 2025
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (352+ words) Planning to catch some fireworks shows on Fourth of July? Scratch Springfield's Light of Liberty Celebration off the list, as the event has been canceled in 2025." The event, hosted by the Springfield Utility Board, was canceled after the city of…...